Waves API 560

User Manual

Waves API 560 User Manual

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3
1.1 WELCOME...........................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................................................................4
1.3 COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2 – QUICKSTART GUIDE .......................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 3 – CONTROLS and INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................7
3.1 EQ SECTION .......................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 OUTPUT SECTION................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR.................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX A – CONTROLS LIST...........................................................................................................................11

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Welcome

Thank you for choosing Waves! In order to get the most out of your new Waves plugin, please take a
moment to read this user guide.

To install software and manage your licenses, you need to have a free Waves account. Sign up at
www.waves.com. With a Waves account you can keep track of your products, renew your Waves
Update Plan, participate in bonus programs, and keep up to date with important information.

We suggest that you become familiar with the Waves Support pages: www.waves.com/support. There
are technical articles about installation, troubleshooting, specifications, and more. Plus, you’ll find
company contact information and Waves Support news.

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1.2 Product Overview

Modeled on the API classic from 1967, the API 560 is a 10-Band equalizer which is divided into intuitive
one-octave increments. It features precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement
and room tuning. The 560’s curve shaping potential is unmatched, while API's unique "Proportional Q"
design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings.
And since boost and cut characteristics are identical, previous actions can be easily undone.

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1.3 Components

WaveShell technology enables us to split Waves processors into smaller plug-ins, which we call
components. Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to
choose the configuration best suited to your material.

The API 560 has two component processors:

API 560 Stereo - A stereo graphic equalizer

API 560 Mono – A mono graphic equalizer

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Chapter 2 – Quickstart Guide
Approach the Waves API 560 as you would any conventional graphic EQ. Since the API 560 features
“Proportional Q,” which intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower settings and narrows it at higher
settings, feel free to push the API 560 harder than you normally would other equalizers. The API 560
will deliver smooth, natural, and musical sound even at extreme settings.

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Chapter 3 – Controls and Interface

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3.1 EQ section

Cutoff Points
31Hz, 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz

Range
+/-12dB per band

In/Out
Switches EQ on and off while retaining Analog modeling.

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3.2 Output Section

Pol (Polarity)
Shifts the phase by 180 degrees.
Range
0deg-180deg
Default
0deg

Analog
Turns the Analog modeling on and off.
Range
On/Off
Default
On

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Output
Controls the output level.
Range
-18dB to +18dB (in 0.1dB steps)
Default
0dB
Trim
Displays the maximum peak level of the output signal and its distance from nominal gain (-0.1dBfs).
Range
-inf to 0dB
Default
-inf

Meters

The API 560’s meters display output level in dBFS. The Clip LED, located between the two meters,
lights up when output signal exceeds 0dBFS.

3.3 WaveSystem Toolbar

Use the bar at the top of the plugin to save and load presets, compare settings, undo and redo
steps, and resize the plugin. To learn more, click the icon at the upper-right corner of the window
and open the WaveSystem Guide.

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Appendix A – Controls List
Control Range Default
31 Hz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
63 Hz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
125 Hz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
250 Hz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
500 Hz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
1 KHz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
2 KHz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
4 KHz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
8 KHz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
16 KHz -12dB to 12dB 0dB
Output -18dB to 18dB 0dB
Trim -inf to 0dB -inf
Analog On/Off On

Phase 0deg - 180deg 0deg

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